NMC Healthcare is presently looking to hire suitable and competent candidate for the job role of a Registered Nurse OPD Dermatology. The selected candidate will be required to work at NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi, UAE. This job was posted by NMC on 2 October 2023 and is now open for all eligible applicants.
Job Purpose of A Registered Nurse OPD Dermatology
To provide compassionate and skilled healthcare to patients, promoting their well-being and recovery.
Responsibilities of A Registered Nurse OPD Dermatology
- Assists specialists / consultants in the specific procedures done in the OPD.
- Performs the initial assessment of the patient.
- Responsible for ensuring strict aseptic techniques are followed while performing the various dermatological procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the department as per infection control and waste management policy of the hospital.
- Prepare, administers and documents medication if given to the patient.
- Maintains and updates all relevant patient documentations/medical records as per hospital policy and procedures.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient’s records.
- Assess the patient and family education needs and provide health education.
- Follows the reporting mechanisms / chain of command in the Nursing department. Ensuring patient care issues are correctly and quickly reported.
- Takes responsibility for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating and continuing education.
- Competent with cardio-pulmonary resuscitation technique.
- Demonstrates an economical approach to the utilization of equipment’s and supplies while assisting the Charge Nurse to maintain an appropriate ward stock.
- Responsible for daily checking of crash carts and emergency equipment’s’ as per hospital policy.
What You’ll Do
- Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of medications including high alert medications and narcotics as per hospital policy.
- Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of Hazmat items including the MSDS as per hospital policy.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge and participates in fire safety, patient safety, infection control and the other necessary precautions as per hospital policy.
- Takes responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Charge Nurse as assigned.
- Demonstrates strict adherence to all hospital policies and procedures.
- Carries out other duties as instructed by the Nursing Shift Supervisor / Nursing Director.
- Responsible for implementing health and safety measures related to the Pandemic for themselves and others by their actions or omissions, and continue the provision of health-care during a pandemic.
- Responsible to comply with the managements instructions and policies, i.e. follow safe work practices, use equipment, wear protective equipment, participate in training, and report hazards or injury, etc.
- Responsible to monitor their own health and immediately report any issues of concern to their HOD.
Who Can Apply?
Qualification
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years nursing experience after qualification.
Certification
- BLS provider.
License
- Current license in country of origin and with DOH license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Skills Desired
- Good English spoken & written.
- Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.